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Texans Receive Major Nico Collins Update as Star Receiver Returns to Practice

Texans Receive Major Nico Collins Update as Star Receiver Returns to Practice

Nico Collins is back on the practice field, and the timing matters for a Houston Texans team still looking for its first win. The two-time Pro Bowl receiver returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since straining his hamstring Sept.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / Houston Texans on SI / September 30
Texans Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. Could Be Exactly What Offense Needs

Texans Trade for Marvin Harrison Jr. Could Be Exactly What Offense Needs

The Houston Texans have had no shortage of receiver troubles three weeks into the 2026 NFL season. Especially in the two games that their No. 1 target,

Nico Collins News / Field Level Media / September 30
Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) returns to practice

Texans WR Nico Collins (hamstring) returns to practice

Houston Texans standout wide receiver Nico Collins participated in practice on Wednesday after missing his team's last two games due to a hamstring injury.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. Placed On IR With Torn ACL

Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. Placed On IR With Torn ACL

The Texans have placed defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve, the team announced. To take Edwards’ roster spot, the Texans signed defensive end Chris Braswell from their practice squad.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / September 30
Texans place DT Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve

Texans place DT Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve

The Houston Texans placed veteran defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. on injured reserve on Wednesday. Houston's KPRC2 reported that Edwards sustained a torn ACL in Sunday's 19-17 road loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 30
Texans DT Mario Edwards Has Torn ACL: What It Means for Houston's D-Line

Texans DT Mario Edwards Has Torn ACL: What It Means for Houston's D-Line

The Houston Texans have suffered yet another injury to their defense early on in the season, this time to their defensive line. According to Jonathan M.

Dare Ogunbowale News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Texans Announce Dare Ogunbowale Reunion After 0-3 Start

Texans Announce Dare Ogunbowale Reunion After 0-3 Start

The Houston Texans fell 19-17 to the Colts despite forcing three turnovers and taking a 17-16 lead late in the fourth quarter. The offense managed only 223 total yards and 70 rushing yards, continuing a rough start for C.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 30
Texans Week 4 Consensus Power Rankings: How Far Houston Falls at 0-3

Texans Week 4 Consensus Power Rankings: How Far Houston Falls at 0-3

After a 17-19 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3, the Houston Texans are now one of five teams in the NFL to start the 2026 season with an 0-3 record.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30
Texans Place DL Mario Edwards On IR With Torn ACL, Among Other Moves

Texans Place DL Mario Edwards On IR With Torn ACL, Among Other Moves

The Houston Texans announced that they have placed DL Mario Edwards on injured reserve.  Aaron Wilson reports Edwards has a torn ACL and will miss the

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / September 30
What Texans Legend Andre Johnson Said About 0-3 Start, C.J. Stroud

What Texans Legend Andre Johnson Said About 0-3 Start, C.J. Stroud

The Houston Texans' lowly 0-3 start to the 2026 season has gotten many people talking. After they had entered this season with expectations of being one

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 30
Texans Week 4 Power Rankings Roundup: Houston Fall Deep After Miserable Start to the Season

Texans Week 4 Power Rankings Roundup: Houston Fall Deep After Miserable Start to the Season

The Houston Texans entered the 2026 season with expectations of competing deep into the postseason. Three weeks later, they are 0-3 and facing a much different reality, after latest setback in Indianapolis.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 29
3 Reasons Texans Can Be Optimistic After 0-3 Start, And 3 Reasons Not to Be

3 Reasons Texans Can Be Optimistic After 0-3 Start, And 3 Reasons Not to Be

After three weeks of NFL regular season action, the Houston Texans find themselves as one of five teams in the league without a win on their record— coming out to the same 0-3 record that they sat at this time last season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Stock up, Stock Down in Texans' loss to Colts in Week 3

Stock up, Stock Down in Texans' loss to Colts in Week 3

Houston Texans are back in a familiar hole after falling to 0-3 following a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, marking their second straight 0-3 start. They forced three turnovers but still could not finish the game after taking a 17-16 lead late in the fourth quarter.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Will Anderson Jr.'s Big Week 3 Was Wasted by a Texans Offense That Managed 223 Yards

Will Anderson Jr.'s Big Week 3 Was Wasted by a Texans Offense That Managed 223 Yards

Houston Texans lost 19-17 to the Colts despite forcing three turnovers, dropping to 0-3 for the second straight season. Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. was the biggest reason Houston stayed in the game, finishing with 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and seven tackles.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Nico Collins' Hamstring Update Gives the Texans One Reason for Hope Before Week 4

Nico Collins' Hamstring Update Gives the Texans One Reason for Hope Before Week 4

The Houston Texans are 0-3 for the second straight season after falling 19-17 to the Indianapolis Colts. The former had a late 17-16 lead but could not close the game, despite forcing three turnovers.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28
DeMeco Ryans gives ‘hopeful’ Nico Collins injury update as 0-3 record looms

DeMeco Ryans gives ‘hopeful’ Nico Collins injury update as 0-3 record looms

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans once again is at the center of an 0-3 start. He also needed to address his timeout usage from the Indianapolis Colts loss.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28
NFL Week 3 panic meter: Chargers have broken the scale

NFL Week 3 panic meter: Chargers have broken the scale

We're already through three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, meaning we have a big enough sample size to begin to panic about some underperforming teams and players around the league.

Jim Harbaugh has tough words for Chargers QB Justin Herbert
Davante Adams shares strong message about Rams' 1-2 start to season
How do Broncos help QB Bo Nix overcome slow starts?
Titans HC supports Cam Ward, but QB must reward HC's confidence
Top rookie performers from NFL Week 3
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 27
Texans have overcome 0-3 starts before, but can they do it again?

Texans have overcome 0-3 starts before, but can they do it again?

The Houston Texans entered the 2026 season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. But after Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, there is absolutely nothing about them that looks like a Super Bowl contender, at least offensively, and they now find themselves in an 0-3 hole.

Colts kick losing streak, take down Texans
The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz
Azeez Al-Shaair News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27
Azeez Al-Shaair injury brings more gloom to Texans’ tough start to season

Azeez Al-Shaair injury brings more gloom to Texans’ tough start to season

The Houston Texans have gotten off to a tough start to the season, currently sitting at 0-2 heading into Sunday’s road game vs the Indianapolis Colts. That continued into that contest, with the Colts taking a 10-0 lead in this one toward the end of the first half.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Texans Again Elevating S George Odum & WR Lewis Bond

The Texans announced they are elevating S George Odum and WR Lewis Bond for the second straight week. Houston also placed LB Jake Hummel on injured reserve.

Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / September 25
Nick Chubb reveals his favorite memory from legendary Browns career

Nick Chubb reveals his favorite memory from legendary Browns career

Nick Chubb is already a Cleveland Browns legend at the age of 30. The running back is back in Northeast Ohio on Friday as he officially retires as a member of the organization.

Stephen A. Smith urges Giants to pursue Shedeur Sanders after Jaxson Dart injury
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Texans' Anderson shares wild Jones, Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Coming off a 20-6 loss to the Bengals, the 0-2 Texans will play the 0-2 Colts in what could prove to be a massive game for both clubs this coming Sunday.

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh
Two-minute drill: Ravens-Cowboys square off in Brazil, QB injuries take a toll, surprising starts and more
Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Five coaches and players under the most pressure in Week 3

Five coaches and players under the most pressure in Week 3

In the NFL, patience is a luxury few are afforded. Entering Week 3, some coaches and players are already feeling the heat after slow starts. Below, we take a closer look at five that must turn things around this weekend.

Jameis Winston sends passionate message to Giants fans after Jaxson Dart injury update
Why Giants must replace Jameis Winston with a more reliable option
Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team
The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers have some soul-searching to do
Brandin Cooks lands with new team ahead of hunt for 10,000 career yards
Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season
Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
Baker Mayfield sends strong message to Buccaneers after 0-2 start
Alec Pierce News / Yardbarker / September 21
Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

A bad start to the 2026 season for the Indianapolis Colts just got even worse.

Colts’ Keenan Allen facing a minimum three-game ban
Patrick Mahomes tried to take advantage of Colts mistake ahead of overtime
NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
Ja'Marr Chase News / Yardbarker / September 20
Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Chase's quiet Week 1 was much ado about nothing.

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 2
Bold predictions for NFL Week 2: Jets stun Packers, Bears come back down to earth
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

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